About this episode

This episode discusses the Acoustical Society of America and its relevance to human factors principles.

...and now for another Human Factors Minute! The Acoustical Society of America (ASA) is an international scientific society founded in 1929 dedicated to generating, disseminating and promoting the knowledge of acoustics and its practical applications. The Society is primarily a voluntary organization of about 7500 members and attracts the interest, commitment, and service of many professionals. The ASA may inform Human Factors Principles, studies, and application for specific subject areas that include topics like how humans perceive various sounds, how humans perceieve auditory signals, as well as understanding how humans produce speech and communicate with each other. The ASA publishes a number of reputable journals, holds annual conferences, and is involved in a number of efforts to develop standards for acoustics, bioacoustics, noise and mechanical vibration and shock. To find out more about the Acoustical Society of America, visit acousticalsociety.org. This has been another Human Factors Minute! Be sure to check out our main show at our official website: https://www.humanfactorscast.media Support us on these platforms to get access to the entire Human Factors Minute…

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Host: Human Factors Cast

Topics covered

• acoustics
• human factors
• auditory perception
• communication
• sound

Keywords

• acoustics
• human perception
• auditory signals
• speech production
• communication

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Organizations: Acoustical Society of America

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